James C. Magruder

"The Reflective Writer"

WELCOME.

They call me “The Reflective Writer,” because I write essays and inspirational fiction to encourage you to reflect on the most meaningful moments in life.

My latest novel, THE DESERT BETWEEN US is a multi-award-winning novel having won the 2025 Romance Novel of the Year (Christian Market Book Awards), a 2025 Selah Award (Bronze), and a 2024 Living Now Award (Bronze). I was also honored to win the 2025 WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD for my next novella, THE CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPH. (No publication date set yet.)

Both novels are endorsed by #1 New York Times bestselling author, RICHARD PAUL EVANS. 

Under the NONFICTION tab you'll find my essays in eleven Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Check out my BLOG tab and sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter called PAUSE MORE. RUSH LESS. It's about how to live a more meaningful life--by slowing the pace you live it.